The story and History of this Awesome piece of Drag Racing History is explained in the newly published book " Drag Racing's Quarter - Mile Warriors Then & Now II .. The story also mentions the current owner and his process of the restoration of this very cool Car, this Car was also mentioned in the book " Dyno " Don
Ralph Woodall was the original owner of the Dyno Don Nicholson Oldsmobile.
The Oldsmobile Ciera was the only Oldsmobile Dyno Don Nicholson raced in Pro Stock and was the last car that he raced Professionally before returning to the match race series in the Bubble Top Impala.
This restoration includes a DRCE first generation Oldsmobile factory engine and a Bruno setup with a Lenco 4 - Speed Transmission.
This Oldsmobile was the only Ciera raced in Pro Stock built by Ray Cunningham and is the only one of its kind in that the front-end style is European which holds a great amount of Historic value. The car was restored with great guidance from Ray Cunningham.
It includes all suspension components from Lamb
Rear Coilover Shocks and Springs
Front Struts and Springs,
Steering Rack and Pinion
And Lamb brakes as well.
This car has 95% of the original parts and what was replace was duplicated as close to original as can be, the Car was restored with a great deal of attention to every detail, every effort was made to restore the body and chassis back to the same way that it was back when Dyno raced it.
Some of the Engine parts were purchased from Warren Johnson for the restoration.
The DRCE Block, Crank and Heads.
The very rare Valve Covers were supplied by Ralph Woodall.
PLEASE NOTE .. Warren did not build this Engine, it was assembled by Top Dragster Racer Andy Spiegel.
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This Car Runs and Drives but has not been Track tested yet, therefore we cannot provide any ET's or Speed.
The current owner has over the asking price invested into this restoration .. But, any serious Offers will be considered.
Please NOTE .. This car is located in Southern CA
Please call with any Questions or Offers.
Thank you.
